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Puke Tōtara / Orford Park Loop

Auckland · Loop

↑ 24 m gain↓ 22 m descenthigh 74 msteepest 10 %
DISTANCE1.1 km
ASCENT24 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST10 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 3
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
PARKING340 m away
Nearest emergency vetManukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic (Night Vet), Auckland~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 277 8383
The route

Good to know

On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.

Forest shadeUsually a quiet track

About Puke Tōtara / Orford Park Loop

In Auckland, Puke Tōtara / Orford Park Loop runs 1.1 km as a loop.

Expect easy going, with around 24 m of climb, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there is native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 3 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Puke Tōtara / Orford Park Loop?

Dogs are welcome on Puke Tōtara / Orford Park Loop on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Puke Tōtara / Orford Park Loop?

Puke Tōtara / Orford Park Loop is 1.1 km with roughly 24 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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